Phil’s Journal: Reflections on a Friend’s Passing
By
Phil Gutis
| July 24th, 2020
Slightly more than a year ago now, my sister and I visited a friend from childhood who had been fighting colorectal cancer for more…
Looking to the Future: What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
By
Tanner Jensen
| July 17th, 2020
As research into COVID-19 continues, mounting evidence suggests that the disease may cause significant brain damage in some recovered patients. Some researchers have focused…
Cindy Holsclaw
By
Alexandra Marvar
| July 10th, 2020
July 10th, 2020 As told to Linda Freund on The Checkpoint podcast My grandmother died in March 2020 at the age of 92 from…
What Is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dementia
By
Nicholas Chan
| July 8th, 2020
People with dementia often suffer from mental health conditions, symptoms that can lead to serious consequences. These neuropsychiatric disorders can make it more difficult…
Dr. Richard Isaacson: The Link Between Alzheimer’s and Menopause
By
Maddy Zee
| July 6th, 2020
As research into Alzheimer’s disease progresses and awareness grows, one fact remains consistent: women are disproportionately affected by the disease. Several theories exist, but…
After COVID-19, Patients May Need Neurological Testing
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 30th, 2020
While SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is best known for infecting the respiratory system, a growing body of evidence shows that hospitalized COVID-19…
Lyssa Goldberg
By
Alexandra Marvar
| June 19th, 2020
June 19, 2020 Cómo Mi Abuela Perdió Su Lengua, Y Yo También: How My Grandmother Lost Her Language, and So Did I What a…
The Enduring Brain Health Benefits of Exercise
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 15th, 2020
More than 5.5 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s — one in every ten people over the age of 65. Knowing…
Telling The Difference Between Dementia and ADHD in Older Adults
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 19th, 2020
We might see increasing forgetfulness in older age as a red flag of mild cognitive decline or dementia. But it turns out that some…
What Is a Patient Advocate, and Does Your Family Need One?
By
Roseanne Geisel
| May 18th, 2020
When I was pregnant with my daughter 21 years ago, family and friends suggested that I hire a baby nurse to help for the…
Dementia Caregivers, Coronavirus, and Turning a Burden Into a Journey of Personal Growth
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 13th, 2020
“You realize that it’s not the journey that you chose, but it’s the journey that you got. How are you going to make the…
Coronavirus: Telemedicine Is Not a Panacea
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 7th, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak, and the social distancing it has mandated, is transforming the way people visit their doctors. For older adults, including people living…
CTE in Football: Is Brain Injury in NFL Players Being Misdiagnosed?
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 1st, 2020
Diagnoses of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a debilitating brain disease caused by repeated brain trauma — are on the rise among former pro…
A New Drug for Agitation in Alzheimer’s Progresses Through Trials
By
Tanner Jensen
| April 30th, 2020
About seven out of ten cases of Alzheimer’s are accompanied by symptoms of agitation and aggression. This could mean pacing, restlessness, shouting and screaming,…
Will COVID-19 Cause Lifelong Neuropsychiatric Conditions?
By
Alexandra Marvar
| April 22nd, 2020
Because of their lasting effects on the brain, strains of the coronavirus — possibly including COVID-19 — could cause the onset of some of…